Video Interview: 'We Are Pat' Director Rowan Haber and SNL's Julia Sweeney
Summary
The article discusses "We Are Pat," a new documentary by Rowan Haber about the character Pat from "Saturday Night Live." The film explores the history and impact of Pat, a gender-ambiguous character played by Julia Sweeney, highlighting its place in queer culture and its mixed reception over time.Key Facts
- "It's Pat" was a recurring sketch on "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 to 1994, created and performed by Julia Sweeney.
- The character Pat is known for having an unclear gender, which became a central theme of the comedy.
- Julia Sweeney also starred in a feature film based on the character, which was not as successful as some other "SNL" movies.
- Rowan Haber, a filmmaker and fan, made "We Are Pat" to celebrate and explore Pat as a non-binary and trans icon.
- The documentary includes perspectives from trans and non-binary comedians in a writers’ room created to discuss if "It’s Pat" could be made today.
- Julia Sweeney participated in the documentary and the efforts to reclaim the character within the queer comedy community.
- "We Are Pat" started a limited release in New York City and will expand nationwide, with a digital release planned for June 23 during Pride Month.
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